Yakima County · lake · 1 acres
Lightning Lake
Lightning Lake is a lake in Yakima County, Washington, stocked with Brook Trout and Cutthroat Trout. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Washington's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Clear
88°
56°
10 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
65°
45°
20 mph
6%
Sun
Fog
69°
40°
12 mph
1%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Washington waters with brook trout → · All Washington waters with cutthroat trout →
Nearby waters
- Thunder Creek0.3 mi
- Thunder Lake0.4 mi
- Wildcat Creek1.3 mi
- Kitten Creek1.6 mi
- Rimrock Lake3.1 mi
- South Fork Tieton River3.6 mi
- Fish Creek3.7 mi
- Spencer Creek3.9 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official WA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Lightning Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lightning Lake?+
Lightning Lake is stocked with Brook Trout and Cutthroat Trout in Yakima County, Washington. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Lightning Lake?+
Yes — Washington requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Lightning Lake?+
Lightning Lake is a lake in Yakima County, Washington. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.